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Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

June 13, 2022 — In light of the final passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, International Fresh Produce Association...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dulcich & Sons partners with Hazel Tech for grape exports

CHICAGO, IL (June 10, 2022) – Hazel Technologies, Inc. BB #:302595 developer of USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces...

3 years ago 5 minute read

FMI’s grocery shopper trends reports shows rise of hybrid shopper

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FMI – The Food Industry Association, the trade group representing food retailers and their supply chain partners, released...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Green Giant survey shows broccoli as America’s favorite vegetable in 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families,...

3 years ago 2 minute read

DoorDash releases the 100 most loved restaurants

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A great DoorDash experience is not just about the food that’s delivered; it’s...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Grubhub partnership to bring robot delivery to college campuses

CHICAGO and OAKLAND, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform on...

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA Retail Conference: Adapting to the turbulence

SCHAUMBURG, IL — The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 Retail Conference, June 9-10 in suburban Chicago, was well attended...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Smurfit Kappa invests $23MM in Mexico corrugated plant

JUN 09, 2022 Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Peak of the Market hires CFO

Peak of the Market Ltd. BB #:116490 is proud to announce that Kyle Hemenway has joined our team as Chief...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Envy apples build excitement in Hollywood

Los Angeles – If you’ve been following some of America’s favorite TV shows lately, chances are good you’ve also seen...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Fresh Produce Alliance supports the introduction of financial protection legislation in Canada

June 8, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – The members of the Fresh Produce Alliance [comprised of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA releases Monterey Foodservice Conference schedule

Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 will be back in Monterey, California for...

3 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 10, 2022

Pamela explains why autonomous toilet paper delivery at Sam’s Club is relevant for the fresh produce industry, and how technology...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Numerator: Grocery inflation reaches record high in May

CHICAGO, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has released...

3 years ago 6 minute read

California Strawberries celebrates the ‘Million Ways to Love Strawberries’

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596 hosted an exclusive “Million Ways...

3 years ago 3 minute read

EFI supports Biden administration efforts on ethical recruitment

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), BB #:385632 the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Grocery prices soar in May CPI report

June 10, 2022 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.0 percent in May on a...

3 years ago 4 minute read

The supplier perspective on Gelson’s

Ask around the Los Angeles produce industry, and most suppliers have nothing but praise for Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119. According...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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